Index

• Soy & Children’s Health
• Product Innovations and Foodservice Opportunities
• Top 10 Reasons to Use Soy

FORMULATION ADVICE FOR FOOD INDUSTRY AND FOODSERVICE PROFESSIONALS

With childhood obesity on the rise, there is a climate of concern surrounding the food we’re feeding our children. According to the Healthy Eating Index (HEI), 60 to 80 percent of children's diets aged two to nine "need improvement." Food manufacturers and the foodservice industry can rise to the challenge and provide healthier food offerings for kids. Soy can serve as the solution for many of the current nutritional concerns.

Low-Calorie/Nutrient-Dense Foods
Soy contains many essential nutrients important for growth and development and works well as a primary source of protein without contributing excess calories.

Limiting Saturated Fat Intake
Whole soybeans are naturally low in saturated fats and contain beneficial mono- and polyunsaturated fats. Defatted soy ingredients contain no saturated fats and will not increase the fat content of products and menu offerings.

Increasing Fiber Intake
Studies suggest that increasing dietary fiber can help reduce total calories and saturated fat intake among children. Soy is an excellent source of fiber.


WHAT KIDS SAY ABOUT SOY
Kids are becoming progressively more astute when it comes to nutrition. Some can tell you about specific vitamins and minerals that make them grow taller and strengthen their bones. Others can recall highlights from the food pyramid.

The challenge is making healthy foods more appealing to kids. Here are a few suggestions from kids who participated in a recent focus group:

"You should make healthier foods fun to play with, or try making things taste sugary without putting sugar in it."

"Make soy taste like our favorite foods, like pizza and junk food."

"Soy drinks are hard to find in the kinds of packages that are easy to take with you."

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